Bangladesh women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone by defeating Sri Lanka for the first time in any format. The match took place at Rajshahi’s Kamruzzaman Stadium, where Nigar Sultana Joty’s side secured a three-wicket win in the opening game of the three-match ODI series. Chasing 206 runs, Bangladesh reached the target with nine balls to spare, despite a late collapse that briefly put pressure on the hosts.

Earlier, Sri Lanka posted 205 for nine in 50 overs, led by fifties from Imesha Dulani (52) and Hansima Karunaratne (54). Ritu Moni claimed three wickets, while Nahida Akter took two. In reply, Sharmin Akter anchored Bangladesh’s innings with a commanding 86 off 127 balls, supported by Sobhana Mostary’s 41 and Swarna Akter’s 35. Bangladesh finished on 206 for seven in 48.3 overs to take a 1–0 lead in the series.

The victory marked Bangladesh’s first-ever win over Sri Lanka’s women’s team, both at home and overall, giving them early momentum in the three-match ODI series.